Other Urban

The typical resident is 42, making this area noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.5% of the population, which is well above the Australian average and has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though the share of overseas-born residents has risen slightly since 2011.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 6.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average, though the figure has grown since 2011.

The area is marked by a high proportion of people with no religion, at 49.6%. This is far above the national figure and represents a significant increase of 22 points since 2011.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16.4% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national average. Year 12 completion has risen to 40.1% since 2011.

Household incomes are much lower than in most other areas, with a typical family earning $1,564 a week, well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 10.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are common here, as 35.9% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, and the area has a higher rate of mental health conditions and people needing help with daily activities.

Local residents are more likely to provide unpaid care than those in most other areas. While volunteering is a little above the national average, the rate has fallen since 2011.

People are more likely to live alone here than in most other areas, with 31.9% of households consisting of one person. One-parent families are also much more common than in most similar areas.

Separate houses are very common, making up 86.6% of dwellings. While the typical weekly rent of $260 is well below the national figure, home ownership is relatively high, with 35.3% of homes owned outright.

Driving is the primary way people get to work, and very few use public transport. Only 5.6% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.

About 38.6% of the population moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 17.5% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

The share of adults working or looking for work is well below the national average. Unemployment is slightly higher than the national figure, and full-time employment has fallen since 2011.

The area is somewhat walkable, with most homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport. However, only about half of the residents can walk to health services within 15 minutes.